Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Roy Wood Jr. began doing standup because he got arrested — no really. He was 19 and in college at Florida A&M University when he stole some credit cards. He bought several

Looking back on my 20s, I can’t help but reflect on the valuable life lessons I learned along the way. My experiences during that time—both triumphs and challenges—shaped who I am today. But I wish I was 21 again because knowing what I know now, there’s a lot I would

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Trump voters remember when America was great. They remember when smart, capable white men weren’t losing jobs to unqualified diversity hires. They distinctly recall when colleges admitted students based

This week, Halle Berry hit fans with a major throwback. While attending Elie Saab’s “1001 Seasons” event in Saudi Arabia, Berry walked the runway in the iconic sheer and embroidered crimson couture Saab gown she wore to the 2002 Oscars ceremony, where she became the first Black woman to win

A cause of death for music legend Quincy Jones has been announced. According to his death certificate obtained by People magazine, TMZ, and other outlets, Jones died of complications related to an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer. There were no other factors given. This new piece of information arrives nearly

This week, Doechii showcased the importance of never forgetting where you come from. After being nominated for four Grammy Awards earlier this month, the Florida-born rapper made a special tour stop at her alma mater, Howard W. Blake High School, a Tampa-based performing arts high school.  “​​I couldn’t perform in

As Hoda Kotb’s departure from the “Today” show nears, more changes are on the horizon. Longtime host Craig Melvin is gearing up to replace Kotb as co-anchor. Melvin, 45, who already hosts the third hour of “Today” alongside Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones, and Dylan Dreyer, made the announcement during Thursday’s

Denzel Washington has long been the subject of rumors regarding his stance on kissing white women onscreen; however, according to the acting icon, audiences will now miss his first known onscreen same-sex kiss. Washington says a “full on the lips” moment between his character and another male character didn’t make

Candiace Dillard Bassett is a mom! While the former “Real Housewives of Potomac” star’s labor and delivery experience went smoothly, she says postpartum was a different story.  On Oct. 3, Dillard Bassett and her husband, Chris Bassett, welcomed their first child together, son Jett Maxwell Lee Bassett. However, just days

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The delay from the original plan for July was caused by Tyson having a medical episode on a plane and needing time to recover from a stomach ulcer. The rescheduled bout is set